One of Britain's most loved comedians and actors Rik Mayall would have been 66 years old today.
Born in Harlow in 1958, Mayall grew to become one of the most recognisable faces in British television and was known for his iconic roles such as Richie in Bottom and Rick in the Young Ones - a TV series he co-wrote.
Frighteningly funny, he worked alongside the likes of Adrian Edmondson and Ben Elton and has a humour that was one of a Mayall was one of a kind - and he was never short of a hilarious quote.
Today we remember him on what would have been his 66th birthday with 10 of his most iconic, witty and hilarious quotes. We miss you Rik!
9. As The New Statesman character of Alan B***ard...
"What is the result of this sloppy socialist thinking? More poor people. In contrast, my policies would eradicate poor people, thereby eliminating poverty. And they say that we Conservatives have no heart." | Getty Images
10. On his quad-biking accident in 1998...
"I was in a coma for five days - I was dead longer than Jesus before he was raised from the dead." | Getty Images